Senior Engineer

Laing O'Rourke; Harrow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke in the UK is seeking a Senior Engineer – Power (Substation) to lead the delivery of civil engineering works on a major substations project. You will mentor Site and Section Engineers, drive RAMS, QA, and design interpretation, and ensure delivery to programme, budget, quality and safety requirements.

The role offers exposure to high‑value infrastructure, opportunities across Watford / Letchmore and nationwide sites, and a strong focus on safety, sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Around 5 years' experience in a construction engineering role.
• Knowledge of QA processes and ITPs.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Chartered status or working towards accreditation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support a team of Site and Section Engineers
• Promote and implement best engineering practices across the project
• Support RAMS implementation and review
• Oversee QA documentation and ITPs
• Coordinate materials, plant requirements and call-off schedules
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring
• Work with project teams to ensure delivery to programme, budget, quality
• Champion digital engineering and safety approaches

Skills

Team leadership

RAMS knowledge

QA processes

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Chartered status desirable

Job description

Senior Engineer – Power (Substation)

Location: Watford / Letchmore (Nationwide opportunities coming up)

Sector: Power / Major Civils Infrastructure

Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Be part of one of the largest upgrades to the UK power network in decades, a transformative, high‑value project that will help shape the nation's energy future.

We're looking for a Senior Engineer to join our team and play a key role in the successful delivery of critical infrastructure within the Power sector. If you're passionate about technical excellence, driving safety standards, leading engineering teams, and delivering major infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

You will support the delivery of the civil engineering works for a Substation. Managing and mentoring a team of Section and Site Engineers, you'll help deliver key project elements including concrete sub‑structures, steel support structures, steel frame and cladding works, and non-HV mechanical and electrical installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support a team of Site and Section Engineers
• Promote and implement best engineering practices across the project
• Support safe delivery through effective RAMS implementation and review
• Oversee quality assurance documentation, record keeping and ITP requirements
• Review and interpret design and as-built information to support delivery
• Coordinate materials, plant requirements and call‑off schedules
• Support temporary works processes and undertake TWC responsibilities where required
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
• Work collaboratively with project teams to ensure delivery to programme, budget, quality and safety requirements
• Champion Laing O'Rourke's digital engineering, DfMA and engineered safety approaches

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline, or an industry-recognised technical qualification (HNC, HND, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent) with relevant experience
• Around 5 years' experience within an engineering role in a construction delivery environment
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, temporary works and site operations
• Experience managing engineering teams and coordinating subcontractors
• Knowledge of QA processes, ITPs and technical compliance requirements
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Chartered status or working towards professional accreditation is desirable

Why Join This Project?

• Stability and long‑term career opportunities
• Work on one of the most significant energy infrastructure programmes in UK history
• Career‑defining opportunity with high visibility and impact
• Supportive, forward‑thinking team culture
• Strong focus on safety, sustainability and innovation

About Us

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and building projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability and quality are what our clients expect, and with more than 150 years of experience, that's what Laing O'Rourke delivers. Our story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our expertise and innovation to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to supporting candidates with long‑term health conditions and disabilities through our 'Offer an Interview' scheme. Applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. Please let us know before your interview if any adjustments are required and how we can support you in the workplace.

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